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public testimony for the next agenda item. There being none, she invited representatives to the microphone. 1) STU. 24-12, Stewardship Grant Application for Malama O Puna for Wai'ele, Puna, Hawai'i. Tax Map Key No. (3) 1-4-003:003, 037, requesting $104,00.00 for Management Planning and $369,699.00 for Maintenance Activities and Public Education. Executive Director, Eileen O'Hara; President of the Board of Directors; Timothy Rowe; and Treasurer, Amedeo Markoff for Malama O Puna. Chr. Chang asked about the cost of staking. Dir. O'Hara replied that the survey is old, and staking must be done before fence work begins. Chr. Chang advised Malama o Puna to consult with the State Na Ala Hele Program regarding the ownership and maintenance of historic trails on the property. Commissioner Ward stated that the County is generally responsible for staking when acquiring these properties rather than through the maintenance fund, especially if "the borders are delineated like a rock wall." A brief discussion ensued regarding the characteristics of the property. Commissioner Plunkett asked for clarification regarding the relationship between the previous applicant "HER" and "MOP." Are they duplicates? Under the umbrella? Same properties? Project activities? Dir. O'Hara responded that both organizations are different and have separate project goals for the same property. He also commented on the importance of a public access management plan. Chr. Chang asked Mr. Ventura, who said the County would do the staking. Dir. O'Hara said that $34,000 of the grant request was budgeted for staking. A short discussion ensued regarding the archeological survey report and funding for it. Mr. Ventura supports MOP in getting this report done with ASM. Commissioner Rosam asked to clarify the funding for an archeological training program by Keoni Kalawe and lokepa Manukea. Mr. Markoff responded that the training would be about preservation and restoration of the property as an educational requirement. A brief discussion ensued regarding the importance of preserving the cultural sites from bulldozing, feral pigs, and the public trying to access the property. Ms. O'Hara also explained that the information will be used for the management plan. MOTION: V.Chr. Kelepolo moved to approve Stewardship Grant Application 24- 12, subject to the following conditions: that Finance review for any duplications that may be covered in last year's grant with this year's grant and evaluate the proposed budget before transmitting the stewardship grant application to council, separating those expenses that do not fit into the Hawaii County Charter and Code from those expenses which can be approved. Commissioner Crivello seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Chr. Chang called for Minutes of September 11, 2023, Approved Page 13